Working in Our Stores
Our stores are fast‑paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be a vital ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shop at Sainsbury’s for.
Eligibility
- Must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it
- Must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
- Will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of the interview and, if successful, will undergo a driving assessment when you join us
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving a 3.5‑tonne van to deliver groceries to customers’ doorsteps on time and in great condition
- Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road
- Serving customers brilliantly, supporting with questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
- Building great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
- Helping across the store as needed when not out making deliveries
What Makes a Great Sainsbury’s Colleague
- Friendly and welcoming with genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and providing the best doorstep experience
- Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
- Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often on your own but also thriving as part of a team
- Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed – fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
- Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15 kg
Working for Us – Rewards
- Discount card – 10 % off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15 % discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15 % off at Argos every pay day
- Free food and hot drinks – provided for Colleagues in all our stores
- Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Pension – we’ll match between 4 – 7.5 % of your pension contributions
- Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
- Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
- Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues
An Inclusive Place to Work and Shop
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. To support this commitment, our colleagues may be entitled to a range of enhanced discretionary leave for families, as well as support for carers. We provide resources to help our colleagues understand and support their role and their team effectively. Our internal colleague networks seek to ensure true representation for everyone, helping us identify and remove barriers that our colleagues may face. We are proud to offer a range of development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed. We also celebrate diversity through various initiatives and events, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. If you would like to learn more about our commitment to inclusivity, please take a look here.
Disability Confidence
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader, all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment, which will prioritise those candidates who achieve the highest score and therefore most closely match the essential criteria for the role.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know, and we will endeavour to support you.
